Open Rank Teaching Faculty

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

Tuition and Academic Assistance

12 Holidays Each Year

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Open Rank Teaching Faculty member for the Institute for Advanced Analytics in Raleigh. The role focuses on designing and delivering online graduate courses and certificates, mentoring students, and expanding professional education offerings.

The position spans assistant to full professor ranks, with a salary commensurate with education and experience and a focus on analytics, AI, ML, and OR.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent in analytics, data science, statistics, computer science, information systems, OR related field.
• Teaching, training, or curriculum development experience with graduate-level courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead online curriculum development and teaching for graduate courses and certificates.
• Mentor graduate students on industry-sponsored projects and provide advising.
• Develop and strengthen professional education offerings in response to workforce needs.
• Contribute to program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and outreach.

Skills

Teach graduate courses

Communication skills

Online course design

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent

Tools

Moodle/Canvas LMS

Job description

Working Title

Open Rank Teaching Faculty

Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience: (Asst Teaching Professor: $120,000 – $130,000; Assoc Teaching Professor: $130,000 – $145,000; Teaching Professor: $145,000 – $160,000)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (additional work outside of standard hours may be required due to business needs)

Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Institute for Advanced Analytics

About the Department

Established in 2007, the NC State University Institute for Advanced Analytics (IAA) is a global leader in graduate analytics education. The Institute prepares future analytics professionals through an immersive, interdisciplinary curriculum integrating statistics, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, operations research, and business strategy. The Institute’s flagship Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) program is complemented by a growing portfolio of professional education and online certificate programs designed to meet the evolving workforce needs of industry.

The Institute maintains strong partnerships with corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations to provide applied learning experiences that prepare graduates and working professionals to solve complex, data-driven business challenges.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

• Online Curriculum Development and Teaching:
  • Lead the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of online certificate and graduate courses, creating engaging content and assessments that support meaningful learning outcomes.
  • Create engaging asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences using modern educational technologies and evidence-based instructional practices.
  • Continuously strengthen curriculum by incorporating advances in analytics and emerging technologies and using student feedback and assessment data to improve learning experiences.
  • Partner with faculty, instructional designers, educational technology professionals, and media specialists to deliver high-quality online learning experiences.
  • Deliver graduate and professional education courses in analytics and related disciplines.
• Student Engagement and Applied Learning:
  • Mentor graduate students through industry-sponsored projects, connecting them with corporate partners and guiding teams from planning through final deliverables.
  • Provide academic and professional advising through regular student engagement and office hours.
  • Supervise graduate teaching assistants as assigned.
  • Foster a collaborative learning environment that supports student growth and professional development.
• Program Development and Professional Engagement:
  • Help shape professional education offerings in response to emerging workforce needs and opportunities.
  • Partner with faculty, Institute leadership, and industry stakeholders to strengthen curriculum and experiential learning.
  • Contribute to program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, outreach, and executive education activities.
  • Build relationships with industry partners that expand learning and professional opportunities for students.
• Service and Scholarly Engagement:
  • Contribute to Institute and university committees, admissions, curriculum planning, and faculty governance.
  • Maintain current expertise through professional development in analytics education, instructional technology, and industry trends.
  • Pursue scholarly and professional activities aligned with your expertise and rank, including applied research, presentations, publications, consulting, or industry collaboration.

Other Responsibilities: n/a

Minimum Education and Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

• Doctoral degree, equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience in analytics, data science, statistics, computer science, information systems, operations research, business analytics, artificial intelligence, or a closely related discipline.
• Expertise in one or more areas of analytics or data science.
• Teaching, training, or curriculum development experience with graduate-level courses.
• Ability to communicate complex analytics concepts effectively with students, faculty, and industry partners.

Associate Teaching Professor

• Established record of teaching experience in higher education, executive education, or professional training.
• Record of developing curriculum or educational programs.
• Leadership in professional practice, industry, or applied analytics.
• Demonstrated contributions to academic service or program leadership.

Teaching Professor

• National or international recognition as a leader in analytics or a related field.
• Distinguished record of curriculum innovation, educational programs, or industry initiatives.
• Sustained impact through teaching, professional engagement, and service.
• Proven leadership that advances analytics in higher education, industry, or both.

Other Required Qualifications

n/a

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in designing and teaching fully online or hybrid courses.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Moodle or Canvas.
• Industry expertise applying analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science to business challenges.
• Knowledge of online instructional design and quality frameworks, such as Quality Matters.
• Record of developing partnerships with industry or external organizations.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

09/17/2026

Anticipated Close Date

10/26/2026; If posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications

Position Type

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

020301 - Advanced Analytics

EEO

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